Francisca Hayford
Jessup
Summary
Clinically competent and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with over 8 years of strong work ethic, exceptional work performance, and outstanding work productivity. Astute individual with a high-level of adaptability and flexibility. Able to perform in myriad situations to expectations.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Personable and empathetic individual with passion for patient care and well-being. Solid understanding of medical terminology and patient care procedures, along with proficiency in administering medication and wound care. Committed to delivering quality healthcare and enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate and efficient care.
Developed comprehensive set of healthcare skills in fast-paced clinical setting, now seeking to transition into new field. Proficient in patient assessment and care, medication administration, and maintaining detailed medical records. Looking to leverage these transferable skills in new professional environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartlands Assisted Living at Severna Park
01.2012 - Current
- Accurately monitors vital signs - including height and weight - using prudent standards of infection control; timely report findings to assigned Nurse and document all findings
- Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while maintaining a clean and safe environment
- Safely performs all patient transfers while using ergonomically prudent practices
- Assists medical and nursing team with diagnostic procedures
- Precisely adheres to the 5 rights of medication administration
- Monitors transitional and rehabilitative patients; notifies the Registered/Charge Nurse with any acute or worsening symptoms
- Assist with patient care to prevent pressure ulcer development with the elderly and immobile patients
- Safely administers medications via PO/G-Tube/IV/IM/SubQ routes using exceptional standards of practice
- Skilled with specimen collection/proper handling
- Successfully adheres to HIPAA guidelines by maintaining patients' confidential and private information; including, but not limited to patient medical records
- Provides high-quality care by giving every patient respect and maintaining their dignity
- Superb communication and collegiality skills with sharing information across disciplines
- Expert with obtaining capillary punctures using aseptic technique/able to identify abnormal results/communicate findings to assigned Registered/Charge Nurse immediately
- Skilled with organizing/managing priorities in order to meet deadlines/avoid unexpected outcomes
- Efficient with identifying/reporting unusual/suspicious behaviors in order to establish/maintain a safe patient environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Committed to cultivating professional relationships with patients/their families/and loved ones
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Perform other duties - within scope of practice - as directed
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lorien Harmony Hall
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Monitored vital signs; including pain assessments for pre and post surgical patients at-risk for hemo-dynamically instability and other acute changes
- Safely operated and monitored cardiac saving equipment that included, but were not limited to: cardiac defibrillators, EKGs, etc
- Performed various forms of nursing procedures such as: throat swab cultures, capillary puncture, blood glucose monitoring and management, urine and bowel sample collection, etc
- Assisted medical and nursing staff during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures by assembling equipment, drapes and supplies
- Assisted with positioning patients, according to procedure; as directed
- Administered with annual health immunizations such as PPD, Measles, Rubella, Diphtheria, Pertusis, Tetanus, (DPT) Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccinations; as directed by Registered Nurse
- Properly identified critical situations and promptly notified the Registered/Charge Nurse and other interdisciplinary team members
- Maintained life support system and assisted with basic life support and AED operations during emergencies
- Efficiently performed skilled nursing procedures that included, but were not limited to: urinary catheter insertion and care, nasal gastric tube insertion and care, etc
- Collected and recorded vital signs for patients receiving bedside hemodialysis; reported any unusual results to the Registered/Charge Nurse immediately
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members and other health care professionals in the planning and implementation of treatment plans
- Medication administration through oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous infusion, G-tube, NG-tube, hypodermic, topically, rectally and nebulizers, Oxygen administrations and wound care per physician order
- Provided support to the Registered Nurse in monitoring the practice of unlicensed nursing personnel and non-medical staff in patient care activities
- Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and use of braces or artificial limbs
- Assisted with transferring of patients in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brightstar Care Howard County
08.2012 - 08.2012
- Efficiently adhered to the five rights of safe medication administration
- Implement plan of care and treatment using sound judgment and critical thinking
- Successfully followed all infection control policies and procedures
- Managed Intravenous/Intramuscular/Subcutaneous Injections
- Managed Parenteral/Enteral Nutrition
- Managed Wound Care
- Delegated and supervised tasks assigned to Certified Nursing Assistants
- Adequately documented all procedures promptly
- Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients physical condition, administered approved medication, and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards
- Supervised CNAs/GNAs and assessed vital changes in patients and conditions by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results
- Reported all findings to Charge Nurse; documented and recorded patient health status and nursing care, accordingly and appropriately
Licensed Practical Nurse
Patuxent River Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2012 - 08.2012
- Worked as a Charge Nurse; scheduled assignments for all GNAs during reporting shift
- Conducted nursing assessments within scope of practice
- Triaged patients with care oversight and quality assurance
- Maintained a comprehensive wellness program that addressed the safety and needs of patients
- Reported all findings to Charge Nurse & documented accordingly
- Managed Intravenous/Intramuscular/Subcutaneous Injections
- Managed Parenteral/Enteral Nutrition
- Managed Wound Care
- Delegated and supervised tasks assigned to Certified Nursing Assistants
- Adequately documented all procedures promptly
- Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients physical condition, administered approved medication, and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards
- Supervised CNAs/GNAs and assessed vital changes in patients and conditions by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results
- Reported all findings to Charge Nurse; documented and recorded patient health status and nursing care, accordingly and appropriately
- Assisted patients with medications according to State Regulation and organizational policies
- Appropriately recorded patient/medication entries at specified times and notified Charge Nurse with any patient/medication concerns
- Assisted residents with ADLs
- Assisted with active and passive ROM
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DCMaster of Science - Science
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast GhanaMaster of Science - Public Health
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL04-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
Certification
- Maryland Board of Nursing Certified, LP48651, 08/08/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- American Heart Association (BLS)
- Geriatric/Alzheimer's/Dementia Training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Twi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brightstar Care Howard County
08.2012 - 08.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Patuxent River Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2012 - 08.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartlands Assisted Living at Severna Park
01.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lorien Harmony Hall
01.2008 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of the District of Columbia
Master of Science - Science
University of Cape Coast
Master of Science - Public Health
Chamberlain University
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